Why does the feminist definition of equality change depending on what they want at the moment?

Question

When they say they want equality with men, what do they mean? It seems to change depending on what they want at the time.

Identical? Same? Equivalent value? Something that will lead to an identical outcome or some other custom definition twisted and contorted to get what they want?

Answer 1

As soon as we have another feminist gathering we'll make sure we come up with a definition for equality that every feminist in the world will adhere to so there will not be any confusing inconsistencies that people like you can not grasp. Yep it's a black and white world out there with every concept clearly defined and agreed on by all: feminists will be just like Republicans and Democrats who define conservative and liberal exactly the same way and feminists will be just like Christians who define and worship God the same way.

Answer 2

Because they want advantage not equality.

Answer 3

Your point is well taken. One issue with Feminism is it's inconsistencies. As it changes, so does it's goals. That being said. I have never met a women in all my life who ever said she was mistreated because of her gender. I work in the female dominated field of health-care.

Answer 4

Are you having a hard time understanding the difference between "equal" and "identical"?

That's odd. It's really not all that hard to grasp.

Answer 5

That's what feminism is. It's about what is a benefit to them when they can get the most out of it. Equal outcome without responsibility.

Answer 6

You do not know whether the individual asking for equal treatment has ever bought into the definition of  equality as provided by some other person, so it is not at all surprising that two or more people might have and use different definitions.

But even when we get two different meanings from one person, no big surprise. It may not even be contradictory to use two different  meanings, to expand on or redefine.

If for example at one time a feminist calls for equal pay for equal work, and then at another is willing to accept a practice of an employer that means the average income of women in our employ will be equal to the average income for men... no big surprise. Either of those rules will get women to where they want to be.

If a woman insists on absolute fidelity or the guy hits the pavement and another woman insists that women have the same right to be unfaithful, neither is wrong. Each is speaking to what she wants, or will tolerate.

We should not expect all women to speak with one voice any more than we expect all men to do so.

Answer 7

? huh ?

You've created this concept called "feminist" and you want to act as if it were some person?  I think you've got your eggs scrambled.  Is it wrong for a person to want to be treated well?

Answer 8

We want equal opportunity, equality under the law, social equality, and equal treatment...not identical treatment, since after all men and women are different.  But despite being treated slightly *differently*, we can still be treated as equals.

Also, there are practical areas in which total equality is not possible, simply because men and women are not identical.  In these areas, a fair decision should be made, taking into account the differences between men and women.  For example, it makes sense that women (and women alone) are the ones who get to decide whether or not to have an abortion, since women are the ones whose bodies are on the line.  If men were the ones who got pregnant, they would be the deciders (and righteously so).

Answer 9

Because most woman are emotional basket cases who's moods depend greatly on their hormones and the amount of attention males are giving them.  Women who have learned to control these "emotions", are commonly referred to as

"b-tches".  Feminist want it all and they keep trying to convince themselves that they deserve it.  I should know, I'm a b-tch who employs many basket cases. Don't try to figure it out, because we will never be satisfied.

Answer 10

You can't change reality to fit your belief.

Feminism means and always has meant, the belief that women are just as capable as men and no less (or more) of a citizen.

During different waves of the feminist movement, they do focus on different issues.